{"id":25774,"date":"2015-02-04T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-02-04T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=25774"},"modified":"2016-02-03T13:23:54","modified_gmt":"2016-02-03T20:23:54","slug":"pack-pet-terrarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/04\/pack-pet-terrarium\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Your Pet Terrarium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Terrariums are often large and most likely\u00a0fragile.\u00a0To keep it protected during your move, wrap it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">bubble wrap<\/a>. The bubble wrap will provide cushion and protect the terrarium for scratches.\u00a0Use tape to secure bubble wrap. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Furniture-Pad?id=2670&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">Furniture pads<\/a>\u00a0will help with easy transport.<\/p>\n<p>If possible,\u00a0keep your pet terrarium in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">enclosed box<\/a>. The cardboard will act as another protective layer.\u00a0Any remaining space in the box should be filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Biodegradable-Packing-Peanuts?id=730&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">packing peanuts<\/a> or furniture pads.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26614 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-.jpg\" alt=\"packing your pet terrarium\" width=\"264\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium--237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/>Your Pet<\/h4>\n<p>Packing up your\u00a0reptile will take some extra work.\u00a0Many owners choose to\u00a0keep their\u00a0snake, lizard, or other such pet in a reptile-safe travel container.\u00a0Carboard boxes work well also!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Line\u00a0the inside\u00a0of the box by taping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Cushion-Foam?id=2336&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">cushion foam<\/a> to it and fill extra space with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/ExpandOS-High-Performance-Packing-Material?id=15962&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">high performance packing material<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Place your reptile in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Covers-bags\/Computer-Bag-Kit??id=2577&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150204-howtopackyour\" target=\"_blank\">protective cloth bag<\/a> and tape it sealed to prevent an escape<\/li>\n<li>Tape heating pads to the foam cushions you have secured to the top of the box for warmth<\/li>\n<li>Tape and seal the box shut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reptiles need oxygen; pack everything loosely enough for them to\u00a0breath.\u00a0Label the box properly so that your movers know to handle with care.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to packing up your pet, have a veterinary check up done to be sure your reptile is safe for travel. Make sure your pet is\u00a0properly fed before it is packed up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-2.jpg\" alt=\"packing your pet terrarium\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Packing-Your-Pet-Terrarium-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*If you choose to keep your reptile in its pet terrarium for a smaller move, be sure to remove any objects that could shift and hurt your pet and wrap the terrarium with bubble wrap for safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have you had to move with reptile before? How did you pack up its pet terrarium? Tell us your stories in the comment section below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Terrariums are often large and most likely\u00a0fragile.\u00a0To keep it protected during your move, wrap it in bubble wrap. The bubble wrap will provide cushion and protect the terrarium for scratches.\u00a0Use tape to secure bubble wrap. Furniture pads\u00a0will help with easy transport. If possible,\u00a0keep your pet terrarium in an enclosed box. 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